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Origin of Words Podcast and Good Morning Presque Isle Podcast

有意思的英语单词起源 We focus on the origin of interesting words, idioms, and slang, science and technology...bilingual (Chinese and English) by Lewis Sandler, former lawyer and professor in Beijing, China since 1993 and now (11/19) in Presque Isle, Maine, interviewing ordinary people leading ordinary lives. Welcome to view my other websites listed on the right side of this page.

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10:34

Language of a Comet (#93)

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2014/12/05

Comet, Probe, Rosetta spacecraft, Philae The Rosetta probe, which was carrying Philae, launched into space in 2004, using the gravity of Earth and Mars to slingshot its way towards comet 67P. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2853198/Philae-come-brink-MARCH-Rosetta-engineers-revive-probe-comet-67P-hurtles-near-sun.html Check out links on the right side of this website. Click Like if on Facebook. Thanks for listening.

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13:27

Oxymorons (#92)

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2014/10/07

Oxymorons can be culturally biased (American history); or two-word traditional (jumbo shrimp); or one-word (cowboy); or funny (deeply superficial). Oxymoron is also an oxymoron. Listen here to its origin. From literature: William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet "Good-night, good-night! parting is such sweet sorrow" Learn more facts about oxymorons, such as English words you didn't know were oxymorons. You can download all podcasts. Email if you know other oxymorons. If on Facebook, click Like

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13:37

5 Random Idioms (#91)

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2014/08/10

As Happy as a Clam; Beating a Dead Horse; Close, But No Cigar; Hissy Fit; My Bad for more info check out these related websites: www.wisegeek.org/ www.phrases.org.uk/ You can download any of these podcasts . Please share with others and click Like if on Facebook. Check out other websites at right side of this page. Thanks for listening.

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17:51

Interview with William Jefferson American PhD...

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2014/08/05

William shares a little of his life and studying in China. William must defend his PhD dissertation in Chinese. What should Chinese students do to study English? You can download this to your MP3, leave comment, Like on Facebook and share with your friends. Thanks for listening!

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15:24

Boston English (Boston Speak) #89

Origin of Words Podcast and Good Morning Presque Isle... ·

2014/07/19

'Everybody says words different,' said Ivy. 'Arkansas folks says 'em different, and Oklahomy folks says 'em different. And we seen a lady from Massachusetts, an' she said 'em different of all. Couldn't hardly make out what she was sayin'!' " -- John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath, 1939. Boston Accent: Park the Car at Harvard Yard, Allergy, Answer, Antenna, Bar, Barber, Better, Gloucester, Cellar Boston Vocabulary: Signal, Drinking fountain, Remote control, Wicked, Trash can, Soda, Frappe,

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11:20

Days of the Week (#88)

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2014/06/15

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday , Saturday Sunday...The name comes from the Latin dies solis, meaning "sun's day": Monday...The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon monandaeg, "the moon's day". Tuesday...This day was named after the Norse god Tyr. Wednesday...The day named to honor Wodan (Odin). Thursday...Thee day named after the Norse god Thor. In the Norse languages this day is called Torsdag. Friday...The day in honor of the Norse goddess Frigg. Saturday...This day was called

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15:15

Japanese Anime (#87)

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2014/04/13

Anime, Cosplay, Manga, Otaku, Lolita http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=161575 Welcome to download, subscribe, like, or leave comment.

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18:03

Facebook genders (#86)

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2014/03/02

Genderqueer, Androgyny, Bigender, Cis (cisgender), Pangender, Transgender http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/genderqueer.html encyclopedia of gay, lesbian,bisexual, transgender, and queer culture Facebook.com Welcome share, comments, download, emails, subscribe. Thanks for listening!

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11:24

English slang heard on the streets of Beijing (#85)

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2014/02/14

143, spoice, dope, sweet, wicked 143: I love you from Musiq Soulchild's first album,Aijuswanaseing (I just want to sing) "Left messages on your answering machine About three or four times a day There aren't many more ways in words that I can say So I'll just say numerically from my heart to you - 143." - spoice: excellent from Sage Kotsenburg American gold medal snowboard winner at Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb 9, 2014. dope: excellent from Dutch doop "thick dipping sauce," from doopen "to dip"

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16:12

7 Deadly Sins (#83)

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2014/01/23

Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, Pride en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins‎ Please click Like or Share or Subscribe or Comment or Download or Follow Email if any questions? Thanks for listening.

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14:12

New Years Day 2014 (#82)

Origin of Words Podcast and Good Morning Presque Isle... ·

2014/01/01

Auld Lang Syne, Cheers, January, New Years Resolutions Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_%28honor%29 A History of the New Year : http://www.infoplease.com/spot/newyearhistory.html#ixzz2oHeLxuVq

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18:08

Present Future Words (#81)

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2013/12/15

Biohacker, Grinders, DYIBio, Transhumanism, Nootropics, Nomophobia http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10267574/Nomophobia-affects-majority-of-UK.html http://www.limitlessmindset.com/mind-power-products/639-what-is-biohacking.html#sthash.j9ZWXBG9.dpuf doktorsleepless.com/index.php/grinder please subscribe or download or like on Facebook or write a review on iTunes email me any questions.

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25:56

Interview with UCAS Vice Dean and Professor Liu Bin...

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2013/11/11

Exclusive interview with Professor Liu Bin from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. He shares his thoughts on learning and teaching English to graduate students. Welcome to download and subscribe in ITunes and leave comments. Thanks for listening.

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14:55

5 Common English Words from Greek Mythology (#79)

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2013/10/28

atlas, chronology, echo, amazon, typhoon http://www.answers.com/topic/amazons#ixzz2hDlcGsPI http://www.answers.com/topic/typhoon#ixzz2hDq7l0zM Please download and subscribe. Email any comments or suggestions chinalewisatyahoo.com

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06:06

It's Raining Cats and Dogs (#78)

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2013/10/07

It's Raining Cats and Dogs ( a heavy rain). This is a repeat of my first podcast #1 I did in April 2010 because there is something wrong with that podcast. You can download any podcast and /or make a suggestion or comment. Thanks for listening.

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11:59

New words by OED 2013 (#77)

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2013/09/15

Oxford English Dictionary new words (neologisms) for 2013 Babymoon, Bitcoin, Buzzworthy, Selfie, SRSLY www.internetslang.com You can download or subscribe.

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High Tech Words (#76)

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2013/07/13

Robot...As a word, robot is a relative newcomer to the English language. It was the from Czech playwright, novelist and journalist named Karel Čapek (1880-1938) who introduced it in his 1920 hit play, R.U.R., or Rossum's Universal Robots. Cyborg...short for "cybernetic organism". Quantum...The word "quantum" comes from the Latin "quantus," for "how much." Nanotechnology ...Nano is a prefix meaning "extremely small." When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond . Nano

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Plant Idioms (#75)

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2013/06/23

A bed of roses; And I will make thee beds of roses And a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle; Bushed; The last straw; In a nutshell; Through the grapevine. You can download to your MP3, or subscribe in Itunes, or leave a comment. Thanks

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08:57

Sports Idioms Used in Business (#74)

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2013/06/11

Conversation in a business meeting: Bob: Well, is Lewis going to play ball or are we going to strike out on this deal? Jessica: The latest locker talk is that our game plan is a real contender for the contract. Bob: Yeah, the other team has two strikes against it after they fumbled last week. Jessica: They had a great chance of scoring but I think Lewis thought they weren't up to scratch on some of the details. Please leave a comment or Like on Facebook or subscribe in Itunes. Thanks

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15:31

Science Idioms (#73)

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2013/04/21

3 years of podcasts! Light years ahead, Not rocket science, On the same wavelength, Sputnik moment, Blow a fuse You can download these to your MP3 or Subscribe in Itunes or make a comment in Facebook or in the comment space under my picture or leave your email to subscribe.

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